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Pervasive development disorders (PDDs) are a group of conditions involving delays in development of basic life skills, particularly the ability to socialize with others and to communicate effectively. The conditions include autism, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett's syndrome, and pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS). They are referred to as "developmental" disorders as they are typically identified in children around 3 years of age.

Fast Facts:

• -- Also referred to as autism spectrum disorders
• -- 2–6 per 1,000 (from 1 in 500 to 1 in 150) children have a Pervasive Development Disorder
• -- Some studies suggest that PDDs are caused by a problem with the nervous system
• -- Early intervention treatment is essential and must be unique to individual needs

5 Great Resources on Pervasive Developmental Disorders

• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• KidsHealth: Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page
• National Institute of Mental Health: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
• University of Michigan Health System: Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)

5 Latest Headlines on Pervasive Developmental Disorders

• More Pervasive Developmental Disorders News from Google

What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: What are Pervasive Developmental Disorders?
• National Institute of Mental Health: What Are the Autism Spectrum Disorders?
• eMedicine: Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• Merck Manuals: Asperger's Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified | Autism | Childhood Disintegrative Disorder | Rett's Disorder

What are the Symptoms of Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

• Wikipedia: Symptoms of Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• eMedicine: Areas of Deficiencies
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: DSM IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria for the Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• National Institute of Mental Health:Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) Signs & Symptoms

What are the Causes and Complications of Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

• National Institute of Mental Health: Research into Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders
• eMedicine: Complications of Asperger Syndrome
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Wisconsin Health): Causes of Autism
• Childbrain.com: What Are The Causes Of Autism?
• Yale Medical Group: What Causes Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

What are the Treatments and Medications for Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Is There Any Treatment?
• National Institute of Mental Health: Treatment Options
• eMedicine: Treatment | Medication
• eMedicine: Asperger Syndrome Treatment
• New York State Department of Health: Intervention Methods For Young Children With Autism

What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

• Alternative Medicine Foundation: Alternative and Complementary Medicine Resource Guide
• AutismWeb: The Truth About the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet for Autism and PDD
• Patient-Centered Guides: Other Interventions—General Holistic Systems
• DrPodell.org: The DAN Protocol (Defeat Autism Now!)
• Your Family Clinic: Holistic Approach to Treat Autism and Related Disorders

What are the Types and Severity of Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

• Wikipedia: Portal—Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• eMedicine: Pervasive Developmental Disorder—Asperger Syndrome
• Yale School of Medicine: Pervasive Developmental Disorder—Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
• WebMD: Pervasive Development Disorders (PDDs)

How Do You Prevent Pervasive Developmental Disorders?

• The Seattle Times: UW Researchers Seek Better Clues to Autism (May 22, 2008)
• WebMD: What Raises a Baby's Risk of Autism? (May 18, 2005)
• Age of Autism: Preventing Autism—An Emerging Hypothesis
• AutismVox: New Study on Preventing Autism in Siblings

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Pervasive Developmental Disorders

• Medscape: New Developments in Autism Spectrum Disorders
• AutismWeb: AutismWeb Discussion Forum
• Science-Based Medicine: The Increase in Autism Diagnoses—Two Hypotheses
• My Aspergers Child: Asperger's Support Groups and Organizations
• Basics of Sensory Integration Dysfunction: Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)

Foundations and Support Groups on Pervasive Developmental Disorders

• MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Official Site
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Organizations
• Autism Society of America: Pervasive Development Disorders (PDD)
• Kennedy Krieger Institute: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Pervasive Developmental Disorders

• PubMed Central: Pervasive Developmental Disorders Search
• Journal of the American Medical Association: Pervasive Developmental Disorders Search
• Google Scholar: Pervasive Developmental Disorders Search

Clinical Trials on Pervasive Developmental Disorders

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Pervasive Developmental Disorders Studies
• CenterWatch: Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinical Trials

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